A user receives an error message from an online banking site that states the following: Your connection is not private. Authority invalid. Which of the following actions should the user take NEXT?

The correct answer is C. Report the error to the bank. The error message "Your connection is not private. Authority invalid." means that the web browser cannot verify the identity or security of the website's SSL certificate. This could indicate that the website has been compromised, has a configuration error, or has an expired or…

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A user receives an error message from an online banking site that states the following:

Your connection is not private. Authority invalid. Which of the following actions should the user take NEXT?

Options

AProceed to the site.
BUse a different browser.
CReport the error to the bank.
DReinstall the browser.

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A
5% (1)
B
5% (1)
C
75% (15)
D
15% (3)

Explanation

The error message "Your connection is not private. Authority invalid." means that the web browser cannot verify the identity or security of the website's SSL certificate. This could indicate that the website has been compromised, has a configuration error, or has an expired or invalid certificate. The user should not proceed to the site or use a different browser, as this could expose their sensitive information to potential attackers. The user should also not reinstall the browser, as this is unlikely to fix the error and could cause data loss. The best action for the user to take is to report the error to the bank and wait for them to resolve it.

Topics

#SSL/TLS#Certificate errors#Browser security#Reporting security issues

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